The Read-Aloud Handbook: Fifth Edition (Read-Aloud Handbook)

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Every child can become an avid reader, and this beloved, classic guide shows how to make it happen. Jim Trelease explains:• How reading aloud awakens children's imaginations and improves their language skills• How to begin reading aloud and which books to choose• How to create reader-friendly homes, classrooms, and libraries• How to lure children away from the television and video gamesJim Trelease has made reading aloud a special pleasure for millions of people. With this revised edition he offers a new generation of parents, teachers, grand- parents, and siblings the chance to discover the rewards-and the importance-of reading aloud to children.